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| put hooks in(verb, expression, dismiss, criticize) | |
| put out of countenance(verb, expression, crush, confuse) | |
| put to shame(verb, expression, crush, confuse) | |
| put zingers on(expression, insult, slander, libel) | |
| rake over the coals(verb, expression, beat, attack) | |
| read the riot act(verb, expression, beat, attack) | |
| run smear campaign(expression, insult, disparage, belittle) | |
| shoot full of holes(expression, criticize, scorn, disparage) | |
| skeleton in the cupboard(noun, expression, confusion, disgrace) | |
| slap in face(noun, expression, push, slight) | |
| slap in the face(noun, verb, expression, push) | |
| slop on paint | |
| smooth the way | |
| soap the ways | |
| speak evil of(expression, insult, slander, libel) | |
| stick it to(expression, criticize, dispute, challenge) | |
| take rug out from under(verb, expression, ruin, oppose) | |
| take to task(verb, expression, attack, criticize) | |
| throw doubt on(expression, criticize, dispute, challenge) | |
| throw the book at(expression, criticize, dispute, challenge) |
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